Prosecutors say a Grosse Pointe Woods man is at the center of a string of suburban break-ins stretching across Oakland County, with a judge now setting his bond at a steep $1 million.
Thomas Goolsby, 54, of Grosse Pointe Woods, has been charged with one count of first-degree home invasion and four counts of second-degree home invasion in connection with a series of incidents that investigators say took place between Nov. 3, 2025 and March 11, 2026. He was arraigned last Friday in Bloomfield Hills and is being held on a $1 million bond.
According to police and prosecutors, the alleged break-ins hit homes in Bloomfield Township, Birmingham and Rochester Hills. Three of the charges were filed in the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills. Court records list the March 13 arraignment and the $1 million bond, along with a probable-cause conference set for March 24 and a preliminary exam scheduled for March 30.
Bloomfield Township police and the Troy Special Investigations Unit say one of the key incidents happened last Wednesday around 3:30 p.m., when a homeowner came home and interrupted an apparent theft in progress. Officers later stopped a vehicle leaving the area and recovered more than $22,000 in jewelry from the car, according to police, as reported by CBS Detroit.
What Prosecutors Say
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald called the alleged home invasions a serious threat to residents’ sense of security.
"Families should always feel safe in their homes," McDonald said, stressing that the crimes do more than strip victims of valuables. She said the intrusions also rob people of their peace of mind, according to CBS Detroit.
Penalties and What Could Come Next
If Goolsby is convicted, the potential prison time is significant. Under Michigan law, first-degree home invasion is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine, while second-degree home invasion carries a maximum of 15 years and/or a $3,000 fine, according to the Michigan Legislature.
The pending probable-cause conference and preliminary exam will determine whether the charges move forward to trial.
How Residents Can Protect Themselves
Bloomfield Township police say the investigation is still active and that any additional cases believed to be connected will be forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
In the meantime, officers are urging residents to lock up jewelry and other valuables, review footage from home security cameras where available and quickly report any suspicious people or vehicles to local authorities.
